Creative Director

About Zoe Kratzmann

Since its founding in 2005, Zoe Kratzmann has become a beloved Australian fashion label synonymous with timeless style, bespoke prints, and wearable sophistication. Over the past 20 years, the brand has built a loyal following across Australia and New Zealand, offering collections that reflect refined femininity and modern ease. As we celebrate this milestone, we are looking to expand our leadership team to ensure continued success and innovation within the product and design department.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Creative Director to lead and inspire the vision across all teams: marketing, brand, e-commerce and product. You will oversee the creative vision of our collections, and maintain the artistic integrity of the Zoe Kratzmann brand. In this key leadership role, you will drive the overall creative direction for all seasonal collections, ensuring cohesion with the brand's identity while championing innovation and market relevance.

You will work closely with Zoe Kratzmann, who remains the brand's CEO and Creative Visionary. Your role will be to translate Zoe's broader strategic vision into innovative, commercially successful collections while fostering a high-performing, collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Development:

• Oversee the creative execution of the design team, ensuring alignment with the creative direction provided by yourself in collaboration with Zoe Kratzmann.

• Develop seasonal design strategies, including mood boards, fabric selection, colour palettes, and key silhouettes, working alongside Zoe and our Head of Design.
• Oversee the creation of new categories, innovative silhouettes ensuring the brand remains relevant and adaptable.
• Ensure all designs are commercially viable and resonate with the brand's DNA and target audience.

• Team Management:

• Mentor and inspire various teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.

• Provide clear direction and constructive feedback to ensure the team consistently delivers excellence.
• Manage timelines, ensuring all collections are developed and delivered on schedule.

• Ensure operational excellence across the business in partnership with our GM.

• Collaboration with Creative Teams:

• Partner closely with Zoe and the senior team leaders to bring creative visions to life through actionable strategies across all channels.

• Oversee creative and brand execution across digital channels and campaigns.
• Develop concepts for, and oversee seasonal photoshoots
• Regularly communicate progress, updates, and feedback to the leadership team.

• Market Awareness:

• Stay up to date on fashion trends, competitor activity, and customer insights to inform collection direction.

• Incorporate trending hues, fabrications, and design elements into collections in a way that aligns with the brand's DNA.

Key Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in a senior design role, preferably as Creative Director within a fashion brand.
• Strong technical skills and knowledge of the entire design process, from concept development to product delivery.
• Expertise in creating cohesive seasonal collections, including prints, embroidery, and trend-aware designs.
• Proven leadership ability with experience managing teams and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Proven ability to lead a growing team and deliver on operational excellence.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills to meet tight deadlines while maintaining creativity and quality.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner closely with a founder-led brand.
• Deep understanding of market trends and customer needs in fashion.

Why Join Us?

As Creative Director at Zoe Kratzmann, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the creative output of an iconic Australian label. You'll work closely with Zoe Kratzmann to uphold the brand's legacy while driving innovation and ensuring the design team delivers excellence. This is an opportunity to lead with creativity and strategy, empowering a high-performing team to create collections that inspire confidence and style in women everywhere.

We're proud to offer generous remuneration, paternity and maternity leave, product discounts and more. We encourage interstate fashion designers to apply and relocation assistance will be provided to the right candidate. This position is based in our head offices on the beautiful Sunshine Coast.

Together, we'll continue to celebrate 20 years of thoughtful design and build on the foundation of empowering women through beautifully crafted fashion.

If you have any questions about this position please email our GM, Kim Harvey